We Really Do Need to Pay Better Attention to Our Surroundings

International global health innovator & accelerator PATH has this fresh Communications Manager, Advocacy & Public Policy post available for candidates with a minimum of 12-15 years of experience working in communications in public health, international development or a related field.

World Vision International – Advisor, Global Education Communications – experience working in a complex, international and cross-cultural environment – and in the field – are among their desirables – apply by Sept. 27

USADA/Food Safety & Inspection Service – Public Affairs Specialist – $108k-$141k – seeking candidates with experience handling media inquiries for a public official, agency, or large private sector company on the topics of food safety, public health or agriculture, including spokesperson work – apply by Sept. 26

National Apartment Association – Manager, Government Affairs – at least 3 years of relevant experience required; background in land use, planning & housing development preferred

Feeding America

• Senior Vice President, Government Relations
• Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – Chicago, IL
• Chief Development Officer – Chicago, IL

International Republican Institute – External Affairs Assistant – experience w/ Cvent, Eventbrite or Link Tank applications preferred

Association management firm SmithBucklin has multiple DC-based Spring 2017 Intern (search job-type intern or scroll to find) opportunities available, including Government Relations Intern – paid, part-time – also available in Chicago, IL

Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic – Intern opportunities in communications, fundraising & other specialties – apply by Nov. 1 for Spring term

DC Board of Elections – Public Affairs Specialist – $78k-$101k – apply by Sept. 23

Capitol Hill

• North Carolina Democrat – Legislative Assistant
• California Democrat – Legislative Assistant/Senior Legislative Assistant
• Office of the House CAO – Web Services Manager – $116k – apply by Oct. 5
• Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) – Intern
• Rep. Diana DeGette (D-OH) – Intern
• Terrorism, Nonproliferation & Trade Subcommittee, Republican Staff – Intern
• California Democrat – Intern

National Concrete Masonry Association – Market Communications Manager – position focus is developing content and messaging targeted at the users of manufactured concrete products, such as architects, designers, contractors, building owners, etc.

BCS Inc. – Communications Specialist supporting DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – minimum of 4–6 years of related work experience is required, preferably in a government setting; strong writing & copyediting skills are a must – see also main career page

Society for Corporate Governance – VP/SVP, Policy & Advocacy – seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of advocacy experience at the national level on issues related to corporate governance, securities law, corporate regulation, shareholder engagement, or other similar subjects, or a minimum of 10 years practicing in the field of corporate governance

Catholics for Choice

• Director of Communications
• Communications Associate, Publications

International pant and t-shirt purveyor The Gap has a spot on the shelf for a Specialist, Government Affairs with 2-5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy or related areas.

World Vision International – Advisor, Global Education Communications – experience working in a complex, international and cross-cultural environment – and in the field – are among their desirables – apply by Sept. 27

American Society for Investigative Pathology – Marketing & Communications Manager (pdf) – 5 years non-profit association marketing experience required

Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition – Development Director – $50k-$70k – 4-6 years of experience in fundraising & development required

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Va.

• Associate Director of Development, Cancer Programs – $70k-$85k
• Communications Assistant supporting UVa’s Child Development Laboratories – $16-$20/hr

… and, finally: we never even noticed the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum when we worked just a couple blocks from it several years ago; open your eyes for once! – please don’t hold our inattentiveness against us if you’re tapped as Director of this presumably great institution – $200k-$240k – apply by Oct. 18